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First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF Average Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended 35 Months Ended 60 Months Ended 99 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member]          
Prospectus [Line Items]          
Average Annual Return, Percent   20.26% 6.32%    
MSCI ACWI Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member]          
Prospectus [Line Items]          
Average Annual Return, Percent   17.49% 8.29% 10.06% 10.90%
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF          
Prospectus [Line Items]          
Average Annual Return, Percent   19.22% 5.34%    
Performance Inception Date Jan. 25, 2022        
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | After Taxes on Distributions          
Prospectus [Line Items]          
Average Annual Return, Percent   19.22% 5.14%    
First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales          
Prospectus [Line Items]          
Average Annual Return, Percent   11.38% 4.01%